Sailor's woolwork made by Thomas Shimmin
Date made: mid 19th century
Maker: Shimmin, Thomas
Description: An embroidered picture of a sailing-ship on canvas. The name 'Thomas Shimmin' is written on the wooden boards at the back. He was invalided from the Royal Navy as a young man and apparently worked such pictures for money.
(Reference image taken in the 1990s.)
Measurements: overall: 30 cm x 43 cm
Materials: wool on canvas
Object name: woolwork
Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection
ID Number: 1954-6293